Yeah I owned a few. It was the same racket as the 1995, but just new cosmetics. If there was a difference I never noticed it, as I had the 1995 version and the 1998 version during my HS days. I don't think many were produced though as the Ti. Radical was released shortly after I believe. The 1995/1998 model was the best radical though. Amazing control and stable. If I would have been stronger in HS, I probably would have never switched to the Ti. Radicals. Wish I still had mine.

Yeah I owned a few. It was the same racket as the 1995, but just new cosmetics. If there was a difference I never noticed it, as I had the 1995 version and the 1998 version during my HS days. I don't think many were produced though as the Ti. Radical was released shortly after I believe. The 1995/1998 model was the best radical though. Amazing control and stable. If I would have been stronger in HS, I probably would have never switched to the Ti. Radicals. Wish I still had mine.

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Good to hear that the 95 and 98 are similar. I had two of the 1995 Radicals (MP and OS) but I traded the MP for a Trisys 260 MP.

Well I love my 2 FXP Radical Tours. I hav them strung with FXP at 60lbs and 4 grams total lead at 10 and 2 on both...wilson true grip...prokennex overwraps until I run out of them. I have been thinking of trying a hybrid string setup but I am still trying to figure out which one to try.

Well I love my 2 FXP Radical Tours. I hav them strung with FXP at 60lbs and 4 grams total lead at 10 and 2 on both...wilson true grip...prokennex overwraps until I run out of them. I have been thinking of trying a hybrid string setup but I am still trying to figure out which one to try.

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What do you like about the FXP string and what are you looking for in a hybrid?

I've hit with both, but the microgel radical was what I was talking about. THere is a tour version and a regular version. I found the tour version to feel very solid and stable. didn't have time to hit with the other frame

I am sad to say that I am leaving the Radical Club, of which I was a lurker. For most of my tennis life I've played with radicals. In fact the Ti.Radical was my first players racquet. I am leaving to join the Prestige club. My aunt will get my FXP Radicals and the Ti.Radicals that she gave me a long time ago.

What do you like about the FXP string and what are you looking for in a hybrid?

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Doc I like how the FXP and the NXT felt but tonight I used it without the babolat string savers and I was very unhappy with how much the string was moving. These are not going to last long without them. I supply my own power but I am looking for spin and arm friendly in a hybrid. Thanks for the help...I also thought of trying Signum Pro-Poly Plasma 16 but not sure what tension to use with it.

alcap26,
I haven't tried SPPP, but I've heard nothing but good things about it. In regards to arm friendly I'd suggest giving the Pro Supex line a try. All of their polys play very soft. I've been using Big Ace for several months now and have been very pleased. With the softer polys I've found that you can string them at your normal tension with no problem. The stiffer ones however prolly need to be dropped a few lbs however. You might want to give Blue Gear a look. It's the same as Big Ace, but textured for better ball bite.

I've hit with both, but the microgel radical was what I was talking about. THere is a tour version and a regular version. I found the tour version to feel very solid and stable. didn't have time to hit with the other frame

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Can't wait for those to come out and give them a spin, but they'll have to be above and beyond my Limited Editions. I love my LE's.

How was the weight on the regular version. My biggest beef with the modern radicals has been their weight. Bring back the 12+ ouncers.

I use both tiRad OS and iRad OS. At 59lbs with syn guts, they are at perfect tension for me. Just added 6g at the throat of both rackets to bring the weight a little under 12oz (I have overgrip and protective head tape). Whack the heck out of the ball and it just stay in. Perfect.

alcap26,
I haven't tried SPPP, but I've heard nothing but good things about it. In regards to arm friendly I'd suggest giving the Pro Supex line a try. All of their polys play very soft. I've been using Big Ace for several months now and have been very pleased. With the softer polys I've found that you can string them at your normal tension with no problem. The stiffer ones however prolly need to be dropped a few lbs however. You might want to give Blue Gear a look. It's the same as Big Ace, but textured for better ball bite.

The fxp weighs in at 11.3, with the new Microgel going at 11.1 - very close in playability.

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Too light for me. Anything under 12 oz. feels like a toy. I was playing with the LM radicals before the LE's and I think the LM's were 11.2 or so. They just weren't stable enough for my style or level of play. I tried adding lead, but it never felt right.

i'm an ex-FXP Radical user... went to my pro shop yesterday and looked at the new micro Rads... the tour and pro. Will demo them next week! Nice paint job... both felt, very nice! I can't wait to hit with a Rad again... man i miss serving with that racquet!

Back 3 months ago when i was getting a new stick, it was a tossup between nblade and fxp radical. And I would have bought the radical, but it wasnt available at a reasonable price. So I ended up with the NBlade. Damn. I wonder what I missed out on.

Moses Man,
What headsize do you play with and where did you put the lead? I had 2 LM OS' and could never find the right set up. I finally gave up and bought the Limited Editions since I couldn't find the right set up, but wanted more weight.

I first started playing with Radicals during the 8th grade. I've been an Agassi fan for the longest time, so being a 13-14 year old kid and not knowing much about rackets I bought the 1995 Radical. Without demoing, I then switched to the Ti.Radical a few years later. I then took a break from tennis during college and bought 2 LM Radical without demoing again. This time it was a mistake. I didn't like the LM Radicals at all, but luckily the Limited Editions came out and now I'm in love.

My first Radical was the Ti OS. Experimented with the i. and the LM but didn't like them. Though I stray from time to time and play with other frames I always come back to the Radical whether it's the Ti or the Trisys or the zebra. I just like the flex, the plow-through. I agree, the 1995 Radical should be re-incarnated. In the process of acquiring a MP right now.

Too light and stability issues. I was playing with the OS. When I started playing against faster pace, even on cleanly struck balls the racket would be twisting in my hand. Returns especially and my returns are the pride of my game. It might just be personal preference however. I think they're good tweener rackets, but they just weren't for me.

I first started playing with Radicals during the 8th grade. I've been an Agassi fan for the longest time, so being a 13-14 year old kid and not knowing much about rackets I bought the 1995 Radical. Without demoing, I then switched to the Ti.Radical a few years later. I then took a break from tennis during college and bought 2 LM Radical without demoing again. This time it was a mistake. I didn't like the LM Radicals at all, but luckily the Limited Editions came out and now I'm in love.

Head would you re-release the 1995 Radical too please?!?!?!?!

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Mind if I ask --were the Radicals Austrian or Chinese made? (When did you buy them?) Thanks

I am using Radical 630 Twin Tube. It's a great all-court frame and has lots of spin potential with control for flat shots as well. It really seems like a decent hybrid between the Prestige and Pro Staff.

frekcles, are you now wanting to replace the frame that you traded to me? Thought you were more into the 260.

giolp,
It'll have a similar feel, but with more power and a bit stiffer than the PC600. I remember trying them both and thinking the PC600 was was too low powered for me at the time and a bit too flexy.